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Cannabis RSS Feed from ABC Radio Brisbane2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:59:00 +1000Medicinal cannabis farm allows rare glimpse into construction at secret Queensland locationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-31/medifarm-medicinal-marijuana-farm-qld-sunshine-coast/8759502?source=rss
A medicinal cannabis farm under construction in Queensland opens its doors for the first time amid "James Bond" style security at its secret location.Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4710589.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanesunshineGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Pharmaceuticals:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Marijuana headsMarijuana headsiStockPhoto/Trevor Smith: iStockPhoto/Trevor SmithMedifarm headquarters on Queensland's Sunshine CoastMedifarm headquarters on Queensland's Sunshine CoastABC News: Jonathan Hair: ABC News: Jonathan Hair-26.6617 153.0985Medicinal marijuana and the lengths Australian farmers must go to in securely growing ithttp://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-06-09/cannabis-crop-security-no-barrier-to-new-industry/8601926?source=rss
Australian farmers trying their hand at growing medicinal cannabis are having to secure their farms from thieves, using motion sensors, security teams and top secret locations.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4683094.xmlABC Radio BrisbanecanberrasydneybrisbanesunshineCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Medicinal cannabisMedicinal cannabisMedicine Hunter: Medicine Hunter-26.6617 153.0985Medicinal cannabis: Doctors to learn how to prescribe drug at Melbourne coursehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-18/doctors-learn-how-to-prescribe-medicinal-cannabis/8622362?source=rss
A Brisbane cancer survivor says medicinal cannabis helped heal a large ulcerating tumour eating into his neck as doctors prepare to meet in Melbourne to learn more about prescribing the newly available drug.Sun, 18 Jun 2017 13:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4687673.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanemelbourneHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:Bowel and Rectal CancerHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Medical Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Dan HaslamDan HaslamSupplied: SuppliedMichael StoopmanMichael StoopmanSupplied: Supplied-37.8099 144.9622Cairns children killings: Does extended cannabis use play a role in psychosis?http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-05/cairns-children-killings-cannabis-psychosis-schizophrenia/8497294?source=rss
When Cairns mother Raina Thaiday killed eight children in 2014 she had been clean of cannabis for months, but a psychiatrist found her prior long-term use may have triggered the violent schizophrenic episode.Fri, 05 May 2017 09:53:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4663951.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanefarnorthHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Mental Health:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Cairns mother was of unsound mind when she killed eight children, court rulesCairns mother was of unsound mind when she killed eight children, court rulesSupplied: Supplied-16.9245 145.7652Medicinal cannabis: Cairns MP Rob Pyne reveals use of drug to treat muscle spasms before legal in Queenslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-07/medicinal-cannabis-mp-rob-pyne-reveals-use-before-legal-in-qld/8425848?source=rss
Queensland MP Rob Pyne reveals he was a user of medicinal cannabis to treat muscle spasms before he entered State Parliament and before it became legal for Queensland doctors to prescribe it.Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4650264.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanefarnorthGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Pharmaceuticals:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Cairns MP Rob Pyne speaking to ABC Radio in CairnsCairns MP Rob Pyne speaking to ABC Radio in CairnsABC News: Kristy Sexton-McGrath: ABC News: Kristy Sexton-McGrath-16.9245 145.7652Medicinal cannabis: Lack of clinical evidence on long-term effects concerning for GPs, AMA sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-18/medicinal-cannabis-ama-doctors-may-not-prescribe-treatment/8189514?source=rss
It is likely some GPs will refuse to dispense medicinal cannabis when the drug becomes legal in Queensland, the Australian Medical Association's state president says.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4605584.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Victorian Government backs trials of medical cannabisVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis: -27.4698 153.024Medicinal cannabis 'out of reach' for Queensland familieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-17/cannabis-oil-laws-will-not-help-those-in-need-says-father/8187970?source=rss
A Brisbane father whose daughter suffers from terminal illness and has regular seizures says the state's new laws to legalise medicinal cannabis may not work.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4605254.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Brisbane father Steve Peek with daughter SuliBrisbane father Steve Peek with daughter SuliABC News: Andree Withey: ABC News: Andree Withey-27.4698 153.024Medicinal cannabis: New laws allow access for Queensland patients of any agehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-13/medicinal-cannabis-new-laws-allow-access-qld-patients-any-age/7927944?source=rss
Queensland GPs will soon be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis for patients under new laws passed by State Parliament on Wednesday night.Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4555610.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Victorian Government backs trials of medical cannabisVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis: -27.4698 153.024Father of dying girl pleads for Queensland Government to allow her cannabis oil in hospitalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-19/brisbane-father-pleads-queensland-government-allow-cannabis-oil/7859284?source=rss
The father of a dying eight-year-old girl in Brisbane wants special permission from the Queensland Government to use cannabis oil in hospital.Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4541675.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Ethics:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Steve Peek with daughter SuliSteve Peek with daughter SuliABC News: Andree Withey: ABC News: Andree Withey-27.4698 153.024Medicinal cannabis trial available for Queensland children with severe drug-resistant epilepsyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-27/medicinal-cannabis-qld-children-can-apply-for-clinical-trial/7665582?source=rss
Queensland children with severe drug-resistant epilepsy can apply to take part in a medicinal cannabis clinical trial, following a deal signed with a British drug company.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4508541.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Child Health and Behaviour:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:EpilepsyHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Medical Research:AllHealth:Pharmaceuticals:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Victorian Government backs trials of medical cannabisVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis: -27.4698 153.024Medicinal cannabis to be treatment option in Queensland 'within weeks'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-10/medicinal-cannabis-to-be-treatment-option-in-queensland-in-weeks/7402404?source=rss
Some Queensland doctors could be prescribing medicinal cannabis to patients from as early as next month, the State Government says.Tue, 10 May 2016 17:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4459583.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000CannabisCannabisACT Policing: ACT Policing-27.4698 153.024Medicinal marijuana: Bill to be tabled in Queensland Parliament a day after cancer-stricken child dieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-10/medicinal-cannabis-bill-to-be-introduced-in-queensland/7399794?source=rss
Laws to legalise medicinal marijuana in Queensland will be introduced to Parliament today, a day after a child who was given cannabis oil illegally by her father dies from cancer.Tue, 10 May 2016 10:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4459168.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanefarnorthGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Health Policy:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Adam Koessler and his daughter Rumer Rose in hospitalAdam Koessler and his daughter Rumer Rose in hospitalFacebook: FacebookVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabisVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis: -27.4698 153.024Queensland father who gave cancer-stricken daughter cannabis oil avoids jailhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-23/qld-father-gave-cancer-stricken-daughter-cannabis-oil-sentenced/7270222?source=rss
A Queensland father is handed a two-year good behaviour bond for giving his sick daughter cannabis oil.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4430465.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanefarnorthHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Victorian Government backs trials of medical cannabisVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis: -27.4698 153.024Medicinal cannabis supporters say landmark case a message to legislatorshttp://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2016/s4430652.htm?source=rss
In a landmark case, a man who pleaded guilty to giving his cancer-stricken daughter medicinal cannabis has escaped conviction. The Supreme Court in Brisbane heard the man put cannabis oil into chocolate and other food believing it would improve the girl's condition. The case coincides with the Federal Parliament recently passing laws to legislate growing cannabis for medicinal purposes.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4430652.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneHealth:Child Health and Behaviour:Infant HealthHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerHealth:Drug Use:CannabisAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Medicinal cannabis supporters say landmark case a message to legislatorsIn a landmark case, a man who pleaded guilty to giving his cancer-stricken daughter medicinal cannabis has escaped conviction. The Supreme Court in Brisbane heard the man put cannabis oil into chocolate and other food believing it would improve the girl's condition. The case coincides with the Federal Parliament recently passing laws to legislate growing cannabis for medicinal purposes.Annie Guest-27.4698 153.024Medicinal marijuana could be available for Queensland patients this year, health minister sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-28/medicinal-marijuana-queensland-patients-end-of-year-debate/7206172?source=rss
Queensland patients could be given access to medicinal marijuana before the end of the year, under a plan to be put before State Parliament.Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4415216.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Victorian Government backs trials of medical cannabisVictorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis: -27.4698 153.024Mother whose son gets medicinal cannabis treatment in US welcomes Federal Government movehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-17/mother-whose-son-gets-medicinal-cannabis-welcomes-govt-move/6863074?source=rss
A Queensland woman who has travelled to the US to treat her son's brain tumour with medical cannabis says receiving the treatment at home would be welcome.Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4333721.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneHealth:Alternative Medicine:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Lanai Carter said she had been travelling regularly to the US with her son for treatmentLanai Carter said she had been travelling regularly to the US with her son for treatmentABC News: ABC News-27.4698 153.024Greg Fleet comes cleanhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/09/17/4314198.htm?source=rss
Reflecting on a life of extremes: success on the comedy circuit, and heroin addiction. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201509\4314198.xmlABC Radio BrisbanecanberrasydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartperthArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AutobiographyArts and Entertainment:Comedy (Humour):AllArts and Entertainment:Radio:AllArts and Entertainment:Television:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Careers:AllCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:AddictiveHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Drug Use:HeroinHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:ABCAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Greg Fleet - ConversationsGreg Fleet in conversation with Richard Fidler.ABC Radio: Greg Fleet - ConversationsGreg Fleet in conversation with Richard Fidler.-27.4698 153.024Medical cannabis: Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales join forces on cannabis oil in medical trialshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-19/queensland-victoria-join-nsw-medicinal-cannabis-trial/6403760?source=rss
The Queensland and Victorian state governments join forces with New South Wales to take part in medicinal cannabis clinical trials.Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4219232.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Medical Research:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:VIC:AllGreens back legal change for medicinal cannabisGreens back legal change for medicinal cannabis7pm TV News TAS: 7pm TV News TASDebra Camacho with her 10-year-old daughter, from BrisbaneDebra Camacho with her 10-year-old daughter, from BrisbaneSupplied: Debra Camacho: Supplied: Debra Camacho-27.4698 153.024Support for Cairns man charged with giving medical-grade cannabis to cancer patient daughterhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-16/brisbane-protest-support-man-charged-use-of-medicinal-cannabis/6021060?source=rss
A man accused of giving medical-grade cannabis oil to his cancer-stricken daughter emerges from a Brisbane court to cheers and applause from a passionate group of supporters.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4163428.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Anonymous supporters at Brisbane protestAnonymous supporters at Brisbane protestABC News: Patrick Williams: ABC News: Patrick Williams-27.4698 153.024Qld police alarmed at rise in drug drivinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-02/qld-police-alarmed-at-rise-in-drug-driving/4666158?source=rss
Queensland police say they are catching an increasing number of drug-affected drivers across the state. And the trend shows drivers are under the influence of heavy drugs such as ecstasy and ice. Researchers say drug drivers are up to 30 times more likely to have an accident.Thu, 02 May 2013 20:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3750530.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanesunshinegoldcoastHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Drug Use:CocaineHealth:Drug Use:EcstasyHealth:Drug Use:SpeedLaw, Crime and Justice:Traffic Offences:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215TV still of policeman conducting roadside drug test, Brisbane Thurs May 2, 2013TV still of policeman conducting roadside drug test, Brisbane Thurs May 2, 2013ABC News: ABC NewsQld drug driving offences have doubled in five yearsQueensland police say they are worried the message is not getting through as the number of Queenslanders caught driving under the influence of drugs has more than doubled in the last five years.Elise Worthington-27.4698 153.024Government investigates synthentic cannabis producthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/07/3238121.htm?source=rss
Federal health authorities say they are fast-tracking an investigation into a synthetic cannabis product.
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3238121.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Government investigates synthentic cannabis productGovernment investigates synthentic cannabis product7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDGovernment investigates synthentic cannabis productFederal health authorities say they are fast-tracking an investigation into a synthetic cannabis product.
James KellyGovernment sets up drug policy advisory grouphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/28/3150554.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government has announced it is setting up an advisory group to help develop and monitor drug policies.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3150554.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Drug Education:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Study links cannabis use to psychotic illnesshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/03/02/2834726.htm?source=rss
A study at the University of Queensland's Brain Institute has found cannabis users are three times more likely to suffer from psychotic illness.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201003\2834726.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Medical Research:AllHealth:Mental Health:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllHealth:Brain and Nervous System:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Study links cannabis use to psychotic illnessStudy links cannabis use to psychotic illness7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDStudy links cannabis use to psychotic illnessA study at the University of Queensland's Brain Institute has found cannabis users are three times more likely to suffer from psychotic illness.David CurnowCannabis use increases likelihood of psychosis: researcherhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/02/2834179.htm?source=rss
New research has found people who start using cannabis from a young age are up to three times more likely to suffer from psychotic illness.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2834179.xmlABC Radio BrisbanebrisbaneCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisHealth:Medical Research:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Study links cannabis use to psychotic illnessA study at the University of Queensland's Brain Institute has found cannabis users are three times more likely to suffer from psychotic illness.David Curnow-27.4698 153.024